Track Operative (Platelayer) Scunthorpe Steel works.

VolkerWessels Uk

Scunthorpe

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work
Vouchers/Discounts
Training opportunities
Family friendly policies
Employee Assistance

Job summary

VolkerRail, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Track Operative (Platelayer) to work on the Scunthorpe steel works embedded team. You will ensure safety, quality and timely delivery while coordinating site operatives and implementing Foreman instructions.

The role requires a full UK driving licence; rail experience is helpful but not essential. Competitive rewards and benefits accompany the position on site.

Qualifications

  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Experience in the Rail Industry is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all activities are compliant with Safety and Quality procedure.
  • Site productivity and delivery as instructed by Foreman and Chargehand.
  • Implement all instructions received from Foreman and Chargehand.
  • Organisation and control of allocated site operatives including but not restricted to: subcontract labour, plant operators.
  • Delivery of allocated work packages on accordance with safety, quality and technical requirements as directed by Foreman.
  • Assist Foreman to lead and direct gang(s) of men in a safe manner on all VolkerRail sites in the absence of a Chargehand.
  • Undertake any necessary training as directed.
  • Maintain good site discipline.
  • Be of presentable appearance commensurate with allocated duties at all times.
  • Works as directed at all times.
  • Promote the awareness of VolkerRail in a positive manner at all times.
  • To alert Senior Management to any non-conformance or deficiency in quality, materials, services or workmanship.
  • Ensure site noise is kept to a minimum and disruption to the railway’s neighbours is kept to a minimum.
  • Liaise and communication with VolkerRail staff and contractors plus all relevant external contacts as required in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this JD/SRS
  • The discharge of these safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies are mandatory upon the post holder.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Track Operative (Platelayer)

Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) have extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK’s light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market.

Our specialist teams continue to offer high quality track construction, maintenance and renewals to a wide range of clients including: Nottingham Express Transit, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram, and London Tramlink as well as a number of Major Contractors on the heavy rail network.

We have a great opportunity for a Track Operative - (Platelayer) to work as part of our team embedded within the Steel Works at Scunthorpe.

Key Duties
  • Ensure all activities are compliant with Safety and Quality procedure.
  • Site productivity and delivery as instructed by Foreman and Chargehand.
  • Implement all instructions received from Foreman and Chargehand.
  • Organisation and control of allocated site operatives including but not restricted to: subcontract labour, plant operators.
  • Delivery of allocated work packages on accordance with safety, quality and technical requirements as directed by Foreman.
  • Assist Foreman to lead and direct gang(s) of men in a safe manner on all VolkerRail sites in the absence of a Chargehand.
  • Undertake any necessary training as directed.
  • Maintain good site discipline.
  • Be of presentable appearance commensurate with allocated duties at all times.
  • Works as directed at all times.
  • Promote the awareness of VolkerRail in a positive manner at all times.
  • To alert Senior Management to any non-conformance or deficiency in quality, materials, services or workmanship.
  • Ensure site noise is kept to a minimum and disruption to the railway’s neighbours is kept to a minimum.
  • Liaise and communication with VolkerRail staff and contractors plus all relevant external contacts as required in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this JD/SRS
  • The discharge of these safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies are mandatory upon the post holder.
About you
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Experience in the Rail Industry is advantageous but not essential

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
  • Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
  • Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners hereFairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK

If you need support with your application, please contact us atcareers@volkerwessels.co.uk

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed tocareers@volkerwessels.co.uk

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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